Brisbane Consulting Rooms
Consultations are held at Herstellen Clinic, 490 Boundary Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000 — in the Spring Hill medical precinct on the northern edge of the Brisbane CBD. Paid street and undercover parking is available nearby, and the clinic is accessible by public transport from Central Station. The consulting rooms are on ground level with lift access.
Dr Turner consults in Brisbane once a month rather than continuously, so consultation dates are set in advance. A minimum of two consultations is required before any surgical date, but only the first needs to be in person — the second is conducted by phone or video, usually the following week. A single Brisbane visit is generally enough to complete the consultation process.
A first consultation runs approximately 45 minutes. It covers your concerns in your own words, your medical history, a physical examination, and clinical photography. You will have time to ask questions, and you should expect a direct discussion of what surgery can and cannot achieve for your anatomy — including, where it applies, advice that surgery is not the right course.
To arrange a consultation, phone 1300 437 758 or use the contact form.
Spring Hill sits on the northern edge of the Brisbane CBD, within the Wickham Terrace medical precinct. Patients attend from across South East Queensland — the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs — as well as regional Queensland and northern New South Wales. Because the second consultation is conducted remotely, patients travelling from outside Brisbane generally make one trip to Spring Hill rather than two.
About Dr Scott J Turner
Dr Turner holds Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FRACS), with AHPRA specialist registration in plastic surgery — registration number MED0001654827, verifiable on the AHPRA public register. He is certified by the Australian and New Zealand Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
His practice covers the range of modern facial surgical techniques rather than a single marketed operation, and treatment planning is individual: the operation is matched to the anatomy, reduced-scope surgery is offered where it genuinely suits, and surgery is declined where it does not. All operations are performed in accredited private hospitals with a specialist anaesthetist. He holds operating accreditation at Brisbane Private Hospital, Spring Hill, in addition to his Sydney hospital appointments.
His background and approach are set out on Dr Scott Turner’s profile page.
Procedures Available Through the Brisbane Clinic
Each procedure below is assessed and planned at your Brisbane consultation. Detailed information on technique, recovery and risks is on the dedicated procedure page linked at the end of each section.
Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift releases the retaining ligaments of the face and repositions the midface, jawline and neck as a single unit, rather than tightening skin over unchanged deeper structures. It is the technique Dr Turner performs most frequently. Suitability depends on the pattern and degree of laxity, skin quality, and underlying facial structure — factors assessed at your Brisbane consultation, where the examination determines whether this approach is appropriate or whether another technique fits your anatomy better. Recovery typically involves two weeks before most patients are comfortable in public, with swelling continuing to settle over several months. Individual recovery varies. → Deep plane facelift
Facelift Surgery
“Facelift” is a category rather than a single operation. It covers several techniques — including deep plane, SMAS, vertical restore and short scar approaches — that differ in the depth of dissection and the structures repositioned. Technique selection follows individual anatomy and goals, not a fixed protocol, and the appropriate approach is determined at consultation rather than chosen in advance. Cost, recovery and the extent of surgery vary considerably between techniques, which is why an examination is necessary before any meaningful discussion of what surgery would involve for you. → Facelift surgery
Neck Lift
Neck lift surgery addresses platysmal banding, submental fullness and loss of jawline definition. Several distinct operations sit under this heading — platysmaplasty, deep neck lift and direct neck lift — and they address different anatomical problems. Neck lift is sometimes performed alone, but in many patients the neck and lower face are best treated together, because addressing the neck in isolation can leave the jawline and midface unchanged. Which applies to you depends on examination findings. → Neck lift
Brow Lift
Endoscopic brow lift raises the brow position through small incisions behind the hairline. A heavy or hooded upper eyelid is not always an eyelid problem — in many patients the brow has descended, and removing eyelid skin without addressing brow position can worsen the appearance or produce an unnatural result. Distinguishing between the two is a central part of the upper-face examination, and it determines whether brow surgery, eyelid surgery, or both are appropriate. → Brow lift
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty addresses excess skin and heaviness of the upper lid. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags, hollowing and lid position. They are separate operations with different techniques, recovery patterns and risks, and they are frequently performed together or alongside brow surgery. Assessment at consultation covers brow position, eyelid anatomy and tear-trough contour before any recommendation is made. → Eyelid surgery
Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal fat removal reduces the buccal fat pad in the mid-cheek to define the hollow below the cheekbone. It suits a narrow group of patients — those with genuine mid-face fullness and good skin quality — and it cannot be reversed. Facial fat volume reduces naturally with age, so removing buccal fat from a patient who does not have excess can produce a gaunt appearance over time. Assessment at your Brisbane consultation establishes whether the fullness is buccal fat, skin laxity or general facial volume, because the three are managed differently and only one of them responds to this operation. → Buccal fat removal
Forehead Reduction and Hairline Lowering
Hairline lowering surgery, also called forehead reduction, shortens the vertical height of the forehead by advancing the hairline. It suits patients with a naturally high hairline and stable, non-receding hair, and suitability depends substantially on scalp laxity — how much the scalp will move — which is assessed at consultation. It leaves a scar along the hairline. This usually settles well and is concealed by hair growing through it, but it is permanent, and the operation is not appropriate where there is a history of progressive hair loss. → Forehead lowering surgery
What to Expect at Your Consultation
A GP referral is required before cosmetic surgery. This is a Medical Board and AHPRA requirement, and it is also the practical entry point for any Medicare assessment where clinical criteria may apply.
A minimum of two consultations with Dr Turner is required before any surgical date is set. The first is in person and covers assessment and options. The second is conducted by phone or video, usually the following week, and confirms the plan and addresses questions arising from the first.
A mandatory seven-day cooling-off period applies between your first consultation and any booking or consent for cosmetic surgery. It exists so decisions are made without time pressure.
Psychological assessment is required where indicated. All patients seeking cosmetic surgery are assessed for underlying psychological factors, including body dysmorphic disorder, and referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist is arranged where clinically appropriate. Surgery does not proceed where assessment indicates it is not in the patient’s interest.
Patients under 18 require a referral and assessment by a registered psychologist, psychiatrist or general practitioner, and a three-month cooling-off period applies.
Dr Turner performs the surgery. The operating surgeon is the surgeon you consult with.
Before-and-after photography is available to view during consultation, in line with AHPRA guidance on cosmetic surgery advertising, rather than published on this website.
Risks and Recovery
All surgery carries risk. General surgical risks include bleeding, haematoma, infection, delayed wound healing, scarring, and risks associated with general anaesthesia. Facial surgery carries additional specific risks including temporary or permanent nerve injury affecting facial movement or sensation, asymmetry, hair loss around incisions, and skin necrosis — more likely in smokers.
Revision surgery is sometimes necessary and is not always predictable at the planning stage.
Outcomes vary between individuals. No surgical result is guaranteed. Anatomy, healing, age, skin quality and lifestyle all affect the result, and two patients undergoing the same operation may heal differently and achieve different outcomes.
Full information on risks is set out on the risks and complications page.
Surgical Fees
No cost figures are published on this page, because a meaningful figure depends on the specific procedure, its extent, and your individual assessment.
A surgical quote includes the surgeon’s fee, the anaesthetist’s fee, hospital and theatre costs, and scheduled post-operative follow-up. You will receive a written, itemised quote after your consultation, before any commitment is made. Where a Medicare item number applies, that component is identified separately.
Published cost ranges, where they exist, are on the pricing page.
Travelling from Brisbane
Surgery is currently performed in Sydney, so Brisbane patients should plan for a stay in Sydney around the operation itself. Dr Turner holds operating accreditation at Brisbane Private Hospital, Spring Hill, and expects to run regular Brisbane operating lists from 2027; until those lists commence, all surgical bookings are in Sydney. If timing matters to you, raise it at your consultation.
Most facial surgery patients remain in Sydney for five to ten days after surgery, covering the first post-operative review, drain removal where drains are used, and suture removal. Where you fall in that range depends on the procedure and on how your recovery progresses — a longer stay is sometimes necessary, and the timing is set by your recovery rather than a fixed date. Flying is generally not advised in the early post-operative period after facial surgery.
Accommodation options near the hospital are discussed at consultation. Routine follow-up beyond the initial period is provided in Brisbane at Herstellen Clinic, and some reviews can be conducted by telehealth where clinically appropriate.
Practical arrangements are set out in writing before anything is booked. See information for out-of-town patients.
Book a Brisbane Consultation
To arrange a consultation at Herstellen Clinic, Spring Hill, phone 1300 437 758 or complete the enquiry form.
Herstellen Clinic — 490 Boundary Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000 Phone: 1300 437 758
For general enquiries, see the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is surgery performed?
Surgery is currently performed in Sydney, in an accredited private hospital with a specialist anaesthetist. Dr Turner holds operating accreditation at Brisbane Private Hospital, Spring Hill, and regular Brisbane operating lists are planned from 2027. Consultations, pre-operative assessment and routine post-operative review already take place in Brisbane.
How often does Dr Turner consult in Brisbane?
Once a month, at Herstellen Clinic in Spring Hill. Dates are set in advance — phone 1300 437 758 for upcoming availability. One in-person visit is generally sufficient, because the second required consultation is conducted by phone or video.
Do I need a GP referral?
Yes. A current GP referral is required before cosmetic surgery under Medical Board and AHPRA requirements.
How many consultations are needed before surgery?
A minimum of two consultations with Dr Turner before a surgical date is set.
What is the cooling-off period?
A mandatory seven-day period between your first consultation and any booking or consent for surgery. For patients under 18, a three-month period applies.
How long will I need to stay in Sydney?
Most facial surgery patients stay five to ten days, covering the first post-operative review and suture removal. A longer stay is sometimes necessary depending on how recovery progresses. Timing is planned with you before surgery is booked.
Can follow-up be done remotely?
Routine post-operative review is provided in Brisbane at Herstellen Clinic. Some reviews can be conducted by telehealth where clinically appropriate. The early post-operative period is managed in Sydney.
How do I get a quote?
A written, itemised quote follows your consultation and assessment. Quotes are individual, because the extent of surgery varies between patients.
